2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol CAS 174264-62-1
| CAS No. | 174264-62-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 208.13 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 208.13 g/mol gives 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol (CAS 174264-62-1), molecular formula C8H7F3O3 and molecular weight 208.13 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H7F3O3, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 208.13 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H7F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 208.13 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2006 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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Recommended Standards
- 2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol (CAS 166312-49-8)
- Ethyl 5-(trifluoromethyl)furan-2-carboxylate (CAS 1822666-50-1)
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- (Perfluoroprop-1-en-2-yl)benzene (CAS 1979-51-7)
- [4-(Oxan-4-ylmethoxy)phenyl]methanamine (CAS 1342293-07-5)
- 6-Bromo-8-ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (CAS 2791314-01-5)
- 2-((3-(2-Methoxyethoxy)phenyl)carbamoyl)benzoic acid (CAS 925567-84-6)
- 2,4-Diethynylfuran (CAS 189458-05-7)
- Benzyl (methoxymethyl)carbamate (CAS 94471-35-9)
- Thiazol-2-ylmethanol hydrochloride (CAS 23784-95-4)
- 7-[(E)-2-[(2,5-Difluorophenyl)methylidene]hydrazin-1-yl]-2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine (CAS 338962-14-4)
- 3-{pyrrolo[2,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-7-yl}propan-1-amine (CAS 1551552-29-4)
- 2-(Methylthio)benzimidamide (CAS 343270-75-7)
- Semaglutide impurity 60 (CAS CATO-C4X-222660)
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